The transition to Trump

?Russians are not our friends,? McConnell warns

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate Intelligence Committee will investigate claims that Russia meddled in the recent election.

Federal judge blocks Jill Stein?s recount bid in Pa.

The rejected request is part of a broader effort by the Green Party presidential nominee to recount votes in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Donald Trump?s next target: Pentagon?s F-35 fighter program

Shares of Lockheed Martin, which makes the jets, slumped about 4 percent to $248 after the president-elect said he?ll reduce the costs of the weapons program.

Amherst College suspends men?s cross country over offensive posts

Team members allegedly wrote ?racist, misogynist, and homophobic messages? on social media and in e-mails.

Trump?s insurance idea may have unhealthy side effects

Donald Trump?s plan to allow health insurers to sell across state borders might seem reasonable, but it could be hugely disruptive to the market.

What is the President?s Daily Brief?

Donald Trump said Sunday he does not intend to receive daily briefings from intelligence officials, breaking with 60 years of presidential practice.

Evan Horowitz | Quick Study

How the Mass. economy overtook Conn.

For decades Connecticut was the unrivaled economic powerhouse of New England, but no longer.

Plainridge Park now deemed a ?robust? success

The modest Plainville casino may have been the victim of unrealistic expectations.

White nationalist leader Richard Spencer returns to Twitter

Despite assumptions he was banned for ?hateful conduct,? Spencer was actually booted for violating its policy against having multiple, overlapping accounts.

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Hanover mom to compete on ?Worst Cooks in America?

Mandy Thornton is very open about her culinary skills (or lack thereof).

Marijuana was measured at a dispenary in Portland, Oregon. Retail marijuana sales won?t begin in Mass. until January 2018. — JOSH EDELSON/AFP/Getty Images

Here?s what you can ? and cannot ? do when pot becomes legal Thursday

You?ll be able to possess marijuana in your home, but don?t expect to be able to sell it.

Squirrels are ruining the lights on the Common Christmas tree

The Grinches that are trying to ruin Christmas aren?t green this year. They?re gray, with fluffy tails.

What the cameras see when you drive through the new toll gantries

The photos and videos the new system captures were detailed enough to spot a tissue box in a car.

Opinion | Niall Ferguson

I was wrong on Brexit

I wrote things about which I had my doubts in order to help my friends stay in power.

Parenting

Help, my husband?s too preoccupied with our kids

Now that the children are in elementary school, our marriage has gradually disintegrated.

Peter Abraham | Around the horn

Red Sox return one of the best outfields in the game

The Sox did not want to break up the trio of Andrew Benintendi, Jackie Bradley Jr., and Mookie Betts.

?Manchester by the Sea? earns 5 Golden Globe nominations, including best drama

Casey Affleck, who stars in the movie, was also nominated for best actor in a drama.

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Q&A: Actor Sam Waterston doesn?t stray far from his New England roots

The actor, best known for portraying Jack McCoy on ?Law & Order,? discusses his new film, his fondness for Boston, and his reaction to the presidential election.

Ravens at Patriots | 8:30 p.m.

Some fans are punting on Monday night game at Gillette

The prospect of attending a weeknight game is where season ticket holder Paul McCarthy draws the line.

Special reports

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Every doctor told the Lacey family their son would die ? except one

Pat and Dina Lacey had been parents for only a few months when doctors discovered a tumor in their new baby?s chest. Told to take their son home to die, they put their faith in a young doctor who wouldn?t accept death as the answer.